Gameloft has had a shaky relationship with Android users due to their refusal to simply launch all of their titles in the Android Market and opting instead to sell most of their apps exclusively via their own frequently problematic system.

Now normally people would probably just say forget it and not deal with the company at all, but the problem is they make some really good games. While there is no sign that Gameloft has seen the light and is opening the floodgates they have at least given us one more top tier title in the Market in the form of Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus which is available now for $6.99.

As you can probably guess the game is a first person shooter in the vein of the Call of Duty series. We reviewed the game when it was first released in January so you can go ahead and check that out before you have to throw down your own hard earned cash. In our initial review we noted that there were some device compatibility issues and based on the first couple reviews coming in those problems seem to persist so if you have something below a Samsung Galaxy S class phone you should probably steer clear despite the fact that Gameloft lists it as good for anything with Android 2.0 or above.

The game is of course still available on Gameloft’s site and if you don’t mind dealing with all of the sordid issues associated with purchasing directly from them it is still available there for $4.99.

Sean has been with Android and Me for over 4 years and covering mobile for the last 5. He occasionally muses about gadgets and tech outside of the Android universe at Techgasms.

Great move raising the price on the Android Market. Another nice big f*ck you to users. I guess if all of Gameloft’s titles were on the market I would pay more for each, just for the benefit of being able to use them on future devices. Although, putting their games on the market would probably make their sales EXPLODE too, so more money for them either way.

No doubt Gameloft would benefit from putting all their games on the android market. They keep complaining about market issues that were real problems in the market from over a year ago, yet all the other software vendors seem to have figured it out since then, and Google has worked with reasonable vendors to fix these issues.

The Market-tax (2.10$) is the compromise the rest of us have been asking for to get any gameloft games in the android market. This is a win-win for all involved. If you really must pay lowest dollar for a premium title, Gameloft will cut you a deal for using their store.

Yes, the Google Market respects your purchase and lets you keep your purchased apps when you upgrade hardware. This is why I only purchase apps from the Android Market. Can’t say the same for gameloft’s store (by all the negative upgrade comments on their forums).

The Google market will still impose device compatibility checks by the request of the software vendor as well. I personally think there should only be a minimum spec for device compatibility instead of restricting to just the devices the app developers have worked with. If I install a game and it is playable-slow, I would really consider purchasing stronger hardware to run games faster. Point is I want to be given the choice (this ideal is the reason I became involved in Android over iOS).

BEST ANDROID GAME OUT POINT BLANK, I’ve been playing this for a while its the closest you’ll get to call of duty on a xbox or ps3 right from your phone. Besides all the b.s of gameloft and their shady ways the online multiplayer mode will have you locked in till your battery is dead. Definitely worth the money.

You’re only hurting yourself, many people like me are boycotting gameloft until they put their games INTO the android market. You’d think getting some money from people like me and many others would be better, and then working to convince google or what ever has to be done to improve the market in the ways you want.

Also your arguments are pretty bullshit on the logic aspect.

“The market will be expanding to 131 countries from just 32 today.”

So you would rather have none than some…?

“They will also allow developers to target phones more specifically, as to lock out phones not compatible with a game, which would have lowered its rating.”

I can agree with this one, sorta, one remedy to this is to have in the app description what devices work with it, or…..a DEMO VERSION! Other companies work around issues that the market have, gameloft….you just completely ignore it and give yourself a terrible reputation. A much deserved terrible reputation.

“They are also updating the Android Market to include Top Grossing, Top Free & Paid, Top New Free & Paid, Just In, Trending, Editors Choice and Top Developers list.”

Again another, I’d rather have less than more issue!

All I can say is I hope you get gameloft games into the market, they are high quality games. But as far as your company goes, you really lack PR, and intelligent methods of dealing with issues.

The market expansion, targeting specific phones and storage upgrades were all announced at Google IO today.

I was just saying that we will probably see more games now that the Android market is quite a bit better and likely the reason that Modern Combat 2 landed on the same day as these announcements from Google IO.

this has to be one of the best games available anywhere. i have it on my g2x and its amazing. DO NOT ORDER THIS FROM THE MARKET without checking the gameloft site directly from your phone first. i bought this directly from the site for 2.99 on a buy 1 get 1 free promotion. fyi avatar was the free game.

Great move raising the price on the Android Market. Another nice big f*ck you to users. I guess if all of Gameloft’s titles were on the market I would pay more for each, just for the benefit of being able to use them on future devices. Although, putting their games on the market would probably make their sales EXPLODE too, so more money for them either way.

No doubt Gameloft would benefit from putting all their games on the android market. They keep complaining about market issues that were real problems in the market from over a year ago, yet all the other software vendors seem to have figured it out since then, and Google has worked with reasonable vendors to fix these issues.

The Market-tax (2.10$) is the compromise the rest of us have been asking for to get any gameloft games in the android market. This is a win-win for all involved. If you really must pay lowest dollar for a premium title, Gameloft will cut you a deal for using their store.

Yes, the Google Market respects your purchase and lets you keep your purchased apps when you upgrade hardware. This is why I only purchase apps from the Android Market. Can’t say the same for gameloft’s store (by all the negative upgrade comments on their forums).

The Google market will still impose device compatibility checks by the request of the software vendor as well. I personally think there should only be a minimum spec for device compatibility instead of restricting to just the devices the app developers have worked with. If I install a game and it is playable-slow, I would really consider purchasing stronger hardware to run games faster. Point is I want to be given the choice (this ideal is the reason I became involved in Android over iOS).

BEST ANDROID GAME OUT POINT BLANK, I’ve been playing this for a while its the closest you’ll get to call of duty on a xbox or ps3 right from your phone. Besides all the b.s of gameloft and their shady ways the online multiplayer mode will have you locked in till your battery is dead. Definitely worth the money.

You’re only hurting yourself, many people like me are boycotting gameloft until they put their games INTO the android market. You’d think getting some money from people like me and many others would be better, and then working to convince google or what ever has to be done to improve the market in the ways you want.

Also your arguments are pretty bullshit on the logic aspect.

“The market will be expanding to 131 countries from just 32 today.”

So you would rather have none than some…?

“They will also allow developers to target phones more specifically, as to lock out phones not compatible with a game, which would have lowered its rating.”

I can agree with this one, sorta, one remedy to this is to have in the app description what devices work with it, or…..a DEMO VERSION! Other companies work around issues that the market have, gameloft….you just completely ignore it and give yourself a terrible reputation. A much deserved terrible reputation.

“They are also updating the Android Market to include Top Grossing, Top Free & Paid, Top New Free & Paid, Just In, Trending, Editors Choice and Top Developers list.”

Again another, I’d rather have less than more issue!

All I can say is I hope you get gameloft games into the market, they are high quality games. But as far as your company goes, you really lack PR, and intelligent methods of dealing with issues.

The market expansion, targeting specific phones and storage upgrades were all announced at Google IO today.

I was just saying that we will probably see more games now that the Android market is quite a bit better and likely the reason that Modern Combat 2 landed on the same day as these announcements from Google IO.

this has to be one of the best games available anywhere. i have it on my g2x and its amazing. DO NOT ORDER THIS FROM THE MARKET without checking the gameloft site directly from your phone first. i bought this directly from the site for 2.99 on a buy 1 get 1 free promotion. fyi avatar was the free game.